Is people-pleasing codependency? 5 Ways ADHD Adults Can Heal People Pleasing If you identify as a people-pleaser, and live with Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), chances are good that you’re exhausted. People pleasing is an expression of codependency.  Many ADHD adults engage in people-pleasing and land in codependent relationships. Here are five skills to try to keep it in … [Read more...]

5 Creative Ways To Overcome Boredom for Adults with ADHD We all get bored sometimes. It happens in the waiting room at the doctor’s office when they’re running behind schedule, at work while the boss drones on and on about a project we’re not directly involved in, and when we’re sitting in rush hour traffic waiting for the light to turn green. Boredom may be an inconvenience, but it … [Read more...]

Setting boundaries with others can feel like forging unmarked territory for many ADHD adults. Let's face it, ADHD has been a part of your entire life's experience. And as a result, since you've known your family your entire life, it’s common to become muddled and enmeshed with any one of your family members. The same holds true for intimate loved ones and close friends. Without clear boundaries, … [Read more...]

A body double helps anchor you long enough to get things done. A body double is an excellent strategy to help you coregulate and reach complete tasks. They say two heads are better than one, but a popular theory among adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) suggests that two bodies might be better than one, as well. While the evidence is largely anecdotal, (given that … [Read more...]